Anas' Wears Prosthetics To US Court, Wins $18M Defamation Lawsuit Against Kennedy Agyapong
Pictures unveiling the face of Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas have taken over social media
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This comes after the renowned investigative journalist won an $18 million defamation lawsuit against Ghanaian politician Kennedy Agyapong
However, according to reports, Anas wore prosthetics to court and the picture circulating online was not his true identity
The alleged face of renowned Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has been unveiled after he won the defamation case against Ghanaian politician Kennedy Agyapong.
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Anas' face unveiling
After several years of hiding his face under a beaded mask, pictures and videos from a US Court showing the purported identity of Anas Aremeyaw Anas have taken over social media.
However, according to reports, the 2021 Foreign Journalist of the Year wore prosthetics to court to shield his identity, and the pictures and videos circulating online were not him.
This comes after a U.S. court ordered former Ghanaian MP Kennedy Agyapong to pay $18 million in damages to investigative journalist Anas in a defamation lawsuit.
Anas' US suit against Kennedy Agyapong
The lawsuit stemmed from comments Agyapong made during an interview on "The Daddy Fred Show" in September 2021. During the US-based online program hosted by Ghanaian Frederick Asamoah and broadcast in Twi, Agyapong referred to Anas as a "criminal" and a "thief."
More seriously, the former Assin North Member of Parliament alleged that Anas was responsible for the murder of fellow investigative journalist Ahmed Suale and claimed he caused the deaths of multiple Chinese nationals in Ghana.
Anas, widely recognized for his undercover journalism exposing corruption, argued that these accusations severely damaged his reputation and placed his life at risk. The journalist pursued legal action in the United States after his earlier defamation suit against Agyapong in Ghana was dismissed.
In his defence, Agyapong claimed that his remarks were made during a political dispute and were not intended to be taken literally. However, the US court rejected this argument, ruling that the statements were indeed defamatory and awarding Anas substantial damages.
Their legal battle which began in Ghana in 2018 was all about Anas' 'Number 12' documentary on BBC and Ken Agyapong's attempt to discredit the journalist.
The picture trending online shows Anas' purported face, which shows him with braided hair, wearing medicated glasses, and dressed casually in a long-sleeved shirt and a pair of trousers.
Photos of Kennedy Agyapong and Anas in court
A video also emerged with Kennedy Agyapong and Anas and their lawyers in court as the judge pronounced the jury's verdict.
Reactions to the case and Anas' photo
Many people in the comment section wondered whether it was the true identity of Anas, while others indicated that due to security reasons, he had to wear prosthetics to the court in the US.
Below are the reactions of Ghanaians regarding the courtroom video and pictures from the courtroom of the purported face of Anas:
princegregos did not see Ken Agyapong paying the damages:
"Unless they come and take it from his pocket in Ghana."
odoiyemojnr asked Ken Agyapong to cough the money fast:
"Abi he say he get money, he should cough it fast for Anas. Paying 18 million usd in Opposition is no joke 🤣🤣."
bigquammy wondered if it was Anas' real face:
"Real face or another made up face?"
africa.mayor_07 also wondered if that was Anas:
"Please is that a picture of anas?"
1realqoded said:
"Kennedy met his match sia 😂."
iya_mercedes said:
"Is that Anas?"
inkredibleplay said:
"Anas is the guy in the 2nd slide."
_wil.liaams said:
"So that is ANAS ??"
Kwesi Nyantakyi walks free in case against Anas
YEN.com.gh reported that former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi was discharged in the Number 12 corruption trial after the prosecution failed to present key witness Anas Aremeyaw Anas to testify against him.
The case, which stemmed from Anas' 2018 undercover investigation into corruption in African football, hit a major setback when the investigative journalist declined to testify without his trademark beaded mask, despite a court order requiring him to appear in person.
With Anas absent, the prosecution was unable to proceed, leading to Nyantakyi's discharge. The development sparked widespread reactions, reigniting discussions about the impact of the Number 12 exposé and its legal aftermath.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
